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2008 election looking a lot like 1992

Opinion: The latest National Intelligence Estimate on Iran — suggesting that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government


Election panel’s disarray is good news

Opinion: What if the country held an election and there was no one to make sure that candidates played by the


President Bush running out of villains

Opinion: WASHINGTON — It’s too bad they hanged Saddam Hussein. He made a great villain, and the White House


Bali conference could influence ’08 election

Opinion: American presidential campaigns often are changed by events in remote locales such as Davenport,


Only atheists object to Romney’s faith speech

Opinion: Atheists are the only people who appear to have been offended by Mitt Romney’s speech about his


“This is a big one. We’ve got a massive situation here and it’s probably going to

Opinion: “This is a big one. We’ve got a massive situation here and it’s probably going to be a week to 10


School funding proposal should prompt discussion

Opinion: We believe the word "admirable" used by Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland's spokesman to describe a public school funding proposal from a Republican legislator signifies appropriate caution.


“There was a courageous staff member who probably saved many lives here today.”

Opinion: “There was a courageous staff member who probably saved many lives here today.” Chief Richard


Upbeat Bush knows new strategy in Iraq working

Opinion: There’s a photo of Lyndon Johnson, alone at a conference table. The president’s chair is pushed


Looking for a better compass

Opinion: Looking for a better compass EDITOR: I would like to comment on an article in the Dec. 5


Bush battles facts — again

Opinion: President Bush just can’t catch a break. It seems like every time he tries to be bellicose, the


Chavez could be comeback kid in ’08

Opinion: While Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suffered a huge defeat in the Dec. 2 referendum — independent


Homeownership no longer clear-cut

Opinion: Who owns your home? That seems like a pretty straightforward question. But the answer might not be


Unspoken religious test

Opinion: Scripps Howard: Mitt Romney was finally forced to give the speech he would rather not have


Arab press hypocritical in portrayal of U.S.

Opinion: Two recent incidents in or near the Middle East have highlighted a noxious bit of hypocrisy for